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House Democrats Trade Barbs After Social Media Mix-Up Over Jewish Colleague
Rep. Summer Lee confused Rep. Josh Gottheimer with Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, who signed an artillery shell bound for Ukraine during a 2024 visit.
Massachusetts Voters to Decide Marijuana Repeal Question After Challenge Rejected
The State Ballot Law Commission overruled an objection to the petition, clearing the way for a November vote on ending recreational cannabis legalization.
Vulnerable Democrats Flip on Women's Sports Vote After Opposing Similar Bills
Two Alabama House members voted for a Republican amendment barring biological males from women's sports at Department of War schools, reversing their 2025 positions as midterm elections approach.
GOP Senators Introduce Bill to Create Memorial for CCP Victims Near Chinese Embassy in Washington
The legislation from Sens. Scott and Blackburn would establish a memorial across from the CCP Embassy honoring victims of political persecution, with taxpayer funding capped at $500,000.
Republicans Say They'd Welcome Fetterman as GOP Eyes Bigger Senate Majority
The Pennsylvania Democrat has repeatedly broken with his party on Israel policy votes, drawing rare praise from Senate Republican Leader John Thune.
Sen. Patty Murray Questions Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth During Senate Testimony
The Washington Democrat pressed the Pentagon chief on military readiness, budget priorities and Ukraine policy during a hearing that stretched into the evening.
6,600 Noncitizens Registered To Vote After Error in New Jersey Motor Vehicle System
New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission says a software configuration error led to incorrect voter registrations; officials say most were prevented from casting ballots.
Hegseth Turns Tables on Dems as Sparks Fly During Hearing Clash: 'I Put This on You'
Defense Secretary challenges Democratic critics over troop funding while defending U.S. war strategy in Iran, where costs have reached $80 billion.
Trump-Backed Mark Lamb Wins Arizona House Primary Despite Allegations
The former Pinal County sheriff defeated self-funding rival Daniel Keenan in the deep-red 5th District after allegations of sexual misconduct surfaced during the campaign.
House Passes Continuing Resolution to Extend Government Funding Through September
The measure, passed before the start of the new fiscal year, seeks to prevent a shutdown during an election cycle where control of Congress remains competitive.